Christmas Party 2018

What fabulous fun was had by all at the Christmas party! On the whole, all the dogs (and

owners) were very well behaved. With over 50 people and over 40 dogs attending the evening

was quite manic – with lots of prizes being won!

Best Fancy Dress

1st: - Dexter Maunders

2nd: - Charlie Capon

3rd: - Teddy Teasdale

4th: - Bella Hawkes

5th: - Poppy Russell

Best Trick

1st: - Bourbon Gardner

2nd: - Oscar Gibney

3rd: - Charlie Capon

4th - Bella Hawkes

5th - Krypto Southern

Musical Chairs

1st: - Jill Palin with Princess & Andrew Veness with Harry

2nd: - Tracy Harvey with Dusty & Thomas Trapwell with Sprocket

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Pass the Parcel

Winners: - Karen Pontin & Lily, Ros Clifton & Rosie, Toni Teasdale & Teddy

Christmas Quiz

1st: - Peter & Sam Congreve

2nd: - Lisa Capon

3rd: - Claire Maunders Torres Congreve – very chilled!

4th: - Jane Veness

5th: - Lorraine Porter

6th: - Jill Britton

Door Prize

1st: - Juliet Cherry & Kirscha

2nd: - Sarah Hawkes & Bella There was a fabulous spread

3rd: - Gordon Russell & Poppy for everyone to enjoy

4th – Carol Jamieson & Trek

5th: - Lorraine Porter & Max

The Display Team performed a well-rehearsed heelwork to

music routine which can be seen on Youtube at: -

https://youtu.be/NORPy6Uuy54

And of course all the dogs (and even some owners)

enjoyed having their photos taken with Santa

in his grotto!

Certificates

In recognition of members’ loyalty to the Club, those who have 5 years or more

continuous membership are presented with a certificate recognising that they

are

At the Christmas Party, the following were presented with their

certificates:-

Karen Crawley Toni Teasdale, Karen Pontin, Alison Martin, Susan Habes

And waiting to collect their certificates: - Jim & Jackie Swanson, Ken Russell,

Jackie Hillsden, Donna Courtney & Alison Orchard

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Long Service Award

In recognition of even longer commitment and

loyalty to the Club, those who have 10 years

of continuous membership are presented with

a Certificate and a Trophy.

Well done Ros Clifton (pictured with Rosie)

KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZENS AWARDS Congratulations to the following dogs and handlers that have passed the Kennel

Club Good Citizens Awards since the last Newsletter.

Puppy November & December 2018

Blue & Richard Green & Floss & Rory & Mike Bunn Saskia & Jess Barnes Tammy Wheatley & Helen McKenzie Clare Tolfree-Cross

Bronze December 2018

Rufus Sean Roberts Tutsi Gerda Skrickiene Genie Joyce Holley Tessa Elaine Hitchcock Daisy Freya Evans

Bronze December 2018

Oscar Helen Edwards Jessie Mark Redfern Daisy Gillian Washington

Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards Continued: -

Silver December 2018

Sparky Jayne Brownlow Jessie Mark Redfern Minnie Rachel Kane

Gold December 2018

Jasper Pamela Barrie

Please note: It is a legal requirement for all dogs in a public place to have the OWNER’S NAME & ADDRESS

inscribed on the collar or on a tag attached to the collar. This is the LAW.

The Kennel Club will not allow a dog with the incorrect information on its Id tag to even take part in a Good

Citizens Test. All dogs taking part in the Good Citizens tests MUST have the correct information. Any dog

without the correct Id will NOT be permitted to take tests.

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CLASSES FOR 2019

We never assume that members will want to continue with whatever

courses they were doing last year – circumstances change etc, so if

you have not yet been invited back to classes and you do want to

continue in classes this year, please get in touch with Elizabeth (on

07939 189917) or Lynn (on 07947 480784) so that we can get you

booked on a course.

Obedience Classes resume week commencing Monday 7th January 2019.

Agility Classes 2019

We are hoping to start back with the agility classes on Friday 11th/Saturday 12th

January (as usual, they will be weather dependent!)

A taster session is being held on Saturday 12th January at midday. If you have

not already received an invitation to take part, and would like to give agility a try

(so long as your dog is at least one year old and has a good wait and recall),

please get in touch with Lynn to check if there are any spaces left

General Rules & Code of Practise

As the Club is sharing premises with the Staines & Laleham Sports Association

which includes the Hockey Club, the Cricket Club, Archery Club and the Football

Club please remember our Rules and Code of Practise.

To ensure we fit in with the existing sports on the site, and to ensure the safety

of members and their dogs, the following Code of Practise will apply: -

1: - Owners must keep dogs on lead on the field unless specifically instructed by

your trainer for either agility or for an off-lead exercise. Only one dog will be

off lead at any time in any class

2: - Extending leads are not to be used on dogs once on site. Leads must be

static and an appropriate length.

3: - All poo must be picked up in bags and disposed of appropriately

4: - Dogs must be under control at all times and not interfere with other Club

Members, their dogs or SALSAL members

Agility Rules

All members taking part in agility classes MUST be prepared to arrive 30

minutes early, or stay 30 minutes after class to either get equipment out of the

Stephens Pavilion before their class or to put it away after class. Classes will be

rotated so that people take turns to get equipment out and/or put it away.

For safety reasons, trainers can request that ID tags be removed from a collar

before a dog runs a course.

Ideally dogs should wear flat collars, no harnesses, check chains or half check

collars

TWO COURSES YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN

Handler (£75) and Spectator (£40) places available (Lunch and refreshments provided) Book one or

both!!!

Workshops will be held at the Stanwell Moor Village Hall

For more information or to book a place contact Nikki on 07859 884405 or at

positivepawsdt@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/positivepawsdt

These courses

are being running

by another Dog

Training Facility,

by a well-known

and accredited

Dog Trainer –

Kay Attwood.

To book a place –

or get more

details – you

MUST contact

Nikki – details

below

Dates for Your Diary

January

Thursday 24th January CATS

February

Thursday 21st February 8.30pm CATS

Classes are for members whose dogs have passed the Diamond Award

CATS (Clicker And Target training School) is open to ALL club members

(providing their dogs are sociable and well behaved) and can be attended on a

completely ad hoc basis. Class content will depend on numbers attending and the

level of experience of those attending. So whether a complete beginner, or well-

practised, these classes are a fun way to improve your relationship with your dog.

Classes cost £3 per session

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COMING SOON!!

“A NIGHT AT THE RACES”

FRIDAY 1st MARCH

7pm (FOR 7.30 START)

A fun filled evening of Greyhound Racing to raise

money for Charity. Ticket price includes betting

money, drinks & refreshments with a goody bag for

the person who wins the most money on the night.

More details next month!

DON’T FORGET

Membership fees are due from 1st January. For Main Handlers it is £10 for the

year and for Other Handlers it is £5 for the year. Children under 16 are free

providing at least one parent or guardian is a paid up member and that parent

must accompany the child to classes.

Please find attached a new Membership Form for 2019 to be completed and

signed by all handlers.

If you are not currently in classes but wish to remain on a waiting list for

obedience or agility – or simply to be kept informed of what is going on at the

Club through the monthly newsletters you can become a “Friend” of LDTC. Please

complete the form below and return with the fee of £5 for the year.

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“Friend” of LDTC

With effect from 1st January 2019, I would like to be a “Friend” of Laleham Dog

Training Club:

Name……………………………………………………………………………….

Email Address……………………………………………………………….

I enclose cheque/cash £5

I understand that if I later decide to attend classes (obedience, agility, Rally,O

etc) I can upgrade to Full Membership by paying an additional £5.

Signed……………………………………………………………………………….. Date ………………………………………….

(Please return form and £5 fee to Lynn Gibney, 9 Rex Avenue, Ashford, Middx TW15 2DA)